I glanced down at my dress. It was the best one I owned. Still, I felt out of place. Like I was walking into someone else’s world.
But I smiled anyway. Then stepped into the light.
Elara spotted me instantly and waved. “Selene!” she called, drawing every eye in the room. Heads turned. I caught a few expressions-curiosity, pity, even disdain.
“I’m so happy you came,” Elara beamed. “I spoke to Adrian, and we both agreed-you should give a speech. To celebrate our engagement, of course.”
I blinked.
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A speech? Was she serious? Did she truly think it was wise to hand me a microphone, in front of this crowd, when everyone here knew what stood between the three of us?
“Sorry, Elara,” I said gently. “I didn’t plan on giving a speech tonight. This day belongs to you and Adrian.”
She tilted her head, blinking those wide, innocent eyes. “Really? But I insist. Adrian wanted it too.”
There had been a moment-a heartbeat, really-where I wanted to stand here tonight and tear him down. Make him feel the sting of everything he put me through in my past life.
But I knew better.
What could I really do against the Vale?
Maybe this could be the ending I gave Adrian and me. A clean one. A kind one.
Then I’d disappear into the world and build a life of my own-on my owTL
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